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UF-led search for new planets part of ambitious new sky survey

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida-led sky survey that may double the number of known planets outside the solar system is part of a major new survey program announced today at the American Astronomical Society’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas.

Filed under Research, Sciences, Astronomy on Thursday, January 10, 2008.

Protein power: Researchers trigger insulin production in diabetic mice

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If the human body were a stage, then proteins would rank among the lead actors in the play we call “Life.”

Filed under Research, Health on Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

UF scientists test the safety of experimental drug for vision loss

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind safety research study, University of Florida researchers have injected an anti-inflammatory compound into the eye of a person with a sight-robbing disease.

Filed under Research, Health, Aging on Thursday, January 3, 2008.